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    Lobelia chinensis

    Also Known As

    • Chinese Creeping Lobelia

    Plant type

    perennial, groundcover

    size

    • H: 1"-2"
    • W: 48"-72"

    planting zones

    • 6a-9b

    Lobelia chinensis plant details

    Lobelia chinensis is a broadleaf deciduous perennial groundcover with green foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Lobelia chinensis

    Plant type: perennial groundcover
    Plant family: campanulaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 48 IN - 72 IN - wide, 1 IN - 2 IN - tall
    Flowers: pink blooms in summer
    Uses: medicinal, rare, rock garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Lobelia chinensis

    USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Gardening facts about Lobelia chinensis plant

    How to Grow Lobelia chinensis

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • pink

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    • Texture

      • glossy

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

    8a-10b

    Size

    Height: 3'-5'

    Width: 2'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular
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    Lobelia tupa

    aka Devil's tobacco, Tabaco del Diablo

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 4'-8'

    Width: 3'-4'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
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    Lobelia aberdarica

    aka Giant African Lobelia

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Aquatic

    Zones

    9b-11

    Size

    Height: 6'

    Width: 4'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • low
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    aka Lobelia gibberoa, Giant Lobelia

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 16'-18'

    Width: 3'-6'

    • sun - mostly shade
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    Lobelia laxiflora

    aka Lobelia mexicana, Mexican Cardinal Flower

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    7a-11

    Size

    Height: 2'-3'

    Width: 4'-8'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Lobelia laxiflora close-up, flower by Little Prince of Oregon
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